Beyoncé releases album ‘Beyoncé’ with Frank Ocean feature “Superpower”

Frank Ocean is featured in Beyoncé’s track “Superpower,” released on her self-titled, fifth studio album, Beyoncé, on December 13, 2013. The song was co-written by Ocean, Beyoncé Knowles, Jordan Asher (aka Boots), and Pharrell Williams. It debuted within the larger project’s visual album and as an individual music video, directed by Jonas Åkerlund. Ocean’s vocals are heard in the video, although he does not appear in-person.

Previously, in June 2011, Ocean appeared on Bey’s fourth studio album, 4, helping write and sing background vocals on the track “I Miss You.” After its release, Bey told Complex that her husband, Jay-Z, played one of Ocean’s songs in the car, and she immediately asked him to fly out to New York City to record music. Ocean shared a photo of them together at MSR Studios in NYC in a since-deleted March 2011 Tumblr post.

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Frank Ocean releases ‘Blonde’ and ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ magazine

Ocean debuts his highly anticipated studio album, along with a 370-page, large-format art book, which he is giving away for free at pop-up shops in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and London.

Beyoncé releases album ‘Beyoncé’ with Frank Ocean feature “Superpower”
Beyoncé releases album ‘Beyoncé’ with Frank Ocean feature “Superpower”

Frank Ocean is featured in Beyoncé’s track “Superpower,” released on her self-titled, fifth studio album, Beyoncé. It debuted within the larger project’s visual album and as an individual music video, directed by Jonas Åkerlund.

Frank Ocean posts lyrics for unreleased “Versace” remix
Frank Ocean posts lyrics for unreleased “Versace” remix

In a Tumblr post, Ocean shared the lyrics for his own take on Migos’ new single “Versace.” The verse references Ocean’s Grammy win over Chris Brown and his recent appearance at the 2013 Met Gala, where he chopped it up with Donatella Versace.

Frank Ocean attends 2013 Met Gala
Frank Ocean attends 2013 Met Gala

Ocean was spotted hanging out with Madonna, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, and other celebrities during the Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. He wore a Givenchy tuxedo and studded snakeskin shoes to the haute couture festival. The theme of this year’s event was “Punk: Chaos to Couture.”

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Frank Ocean interviewed on ‘Hot 97’

Host Angie Martinez scored a rare interview with Frank Ocean and with that opportunity, she asked about his affiliation with Odd Future, his collaborations with Jay-Z and Kanye, meeting Beyonce, and his future.

Beyoncé releases ‘4’ with Frank Ocean feature “I Miss You”
Beyoncé releases ‘4’ with Frank Ocean feature “I Miss You”

Frank Ocean co-wrote and sings background vocals in Beyoncé’s track “I Miss You” on her fourth studio album, 4. Beyoncé explained how the collab happened in an interview with Complex.

Frank Ocean spotted in recording studio with Beyoncé
Frank Ocean spotted in recording studio with Beyoncé

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Omar Apollo interpolates unreleased Frank Ocean song “No South Point, Miami”

American singer-songwriter Omar Apollo reveals in the liner notes for his second studio album, God Said No, that his track “Life’s Unfair” interpolates the melody or lyrics of a previously unheard-of piece by Frank Ocean.

Tyler, The Creator releases ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ with Frank Ocean cameo
Tyler, The Creator releases ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ with Frank Ocean cameo

Tyler, The Creator released his seventh studio album, Call Me If You Get Lost, featuring a song with Frank Ocean. At the end of the third track, “Lemonhead,” Ocean is recorded talking about a piece of art, the color green, and his love for life: “My bro is running his finger around the Ai Weiwei bowl…”

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Frank Ocean’s reference track for Justin Bieber’s “Bigger” surfaces

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A$AP Rocky releases ‘Testing’ with two Frank Ocean features

Frank Ocean appears in “Brotha Man” and “Purity” on Rocky’s third studio album.

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Rich The Kid teases Frank Ocean feature

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A$AP Mob releases ‘Cozy Tapes Vol. 2’ featuring single version of “RAF”

Both of Frank Ocean’s verses make it to the final cut of “RAF.”

Tyler, The Creator releases ‘Flower Boy’ with two Frank Ocean features
Tyler, The Creator releases ‘Flower Boy’ with two Frank Ocean features

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Jay-Z releases ‘4:44’ with Frank Ocean feature “Caught Their Eyes”

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Tyler, The Creator’s “911/Mr. Lonely” features verse from Frank Ocean
Tyler, The Creator’s “911/Mr. Lonely” features verse from Frank Ocean

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“blonded 006” premieres new singles “Biking (Solo)” and A$AP Mob’s “RAF”

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Beyoncé releases album ‘Beyoncé’ with Frank Ocean feature “Superpower”
Beyoncé releases album ‘Beyoncé’ with Frank Ocean feature “Superpower”

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Tyler, The Creator releases ‘Wolf’ with four Frank Ocean features

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Odd Future releases ‘The OF Tape Vol. 2’ with four Frank Ocean features
Odd Future releases ‘The OF Tape Vol. 2’ with four Frank Ocean features

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Bridget Kelly releases acoustic version of “Thinking About Forever”

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Frank Ocean single “Let Me” featuring Kyle Christopher appears online

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Full-color version of ‘Endless’ visual album surfaces

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Frank Ocean makes cameo in Bad Bunny music video “Where She Goes”

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Frank Ocean releases “In My Room” lyric video

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Frank Ocean, Buddy Ross strip down “Nikes” in live rehearsal video

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Frank Ocean releases “Provider” lyric video featuring Tom Sachs
Frank Ocean releases “Provider” lyric video featuring Tom Sachs

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An extended cut of “Nikes” video exists
An extended cut of “Nikes” video exists

It's possible that this was intended for the version of the track found on the Boys Don't Cry version of the CD which features Japanese rapper KOHH.

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Tyrone Lebon offers behind-the-scenes look at “Nikes” music video

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Frank Ocean releases music video for new single “Nikes”
Frank Ocean releases music video for new single “Nikes”

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Frank Ocean releases ‘Endless’
Frank Ocean releases ‘Endless’

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Beyoncé releases album ‘Beyoncé’ with Frank Ocean feature “Superpower”
Beyoncé releases album ‘Beyoncé’ with Frank Ocean feature “Superpower”

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Frank Ocean releases “Lost” music video
Frank Ocean releases “Lost” music video

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Frank Ocean performs “Forrest Gump” at 55th Grammy Awards
Frank Ocean performs “Forrest Gump” at 55th Grammy Awards

Reactions to the performance were mixed because Frank was off-key due to a malfunction in his in-ear monitors.

Behind-the-scenes look at “Forrest Gump” music video
Behind-the-scenes look at “Forrest Gump” music video

The video is being directed by Hiro Murai.

Frank Ocean releases “Pyramids” music video
Frank Ocean releases “Pyramids” music video

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Frank Ocean shares song “Summer Remains” on Tumblr
Frank Ocean shares song “Summer Remains” on Tumblr

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Odd Future drops “Oldie” music video featuring Frank Ocean
Odd Future drops “Oldie” music video featuring Frank Ocean

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Frank Ocean releases “Swim Good” music video
Frank Ocean releases “Swim Good” music video

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Frank Ocean shares “Thinking About You” music video
Frank Ocean shares “Thinking About You” music video

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Frank Ocean releases “Novacane” music video
Frank Ocean releases “Novacane” music video

Australian director Nabil Elderkin took the lead on this new music video for Nostalgia, ULTRA's lead single "Novacane."

Tyler, The Creator releases “She” music video featuring Frank Ocean
Tyler, The Creator releases “She” music video featuring Frank Ocean

Watch the full video featuring many of your Odd Future favorites.

Frank Ocean releases “Acura Integurl” visuals
Frank Ocean releases “Acura Integurl” visuals

“Decent excuse to drive a NSX through mountains,” Frank Ocean said on Tumblr.

Tyler, The Creator recruits Frank Ocean for his single “She”
Tyler, The Creator recruits Frank Ocean for his single “She”

Both Tyler and Frank were in LA filming the video. Frank shared some shots from behind the scenes on his Tumblr.

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